Kings County Grand Jury
• 2022-2023
2022-2023 Final Report Kings County Grand Jury Tableof Contents Letter from the Grand Jury Foreperson 2 Letter from the
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
The Grand Jury has found a need for more basketball courts in Hanford. Three of Hanford’s major parks, Freedom Park, Hidden Valley Park, and Earl F. Johnson Park do not contain basketball courts. The four major parks that do offer basketball courts are all on the south side of Grangeville Boulevard leaving the north side of Hanford in a deficit.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Grand Jury believes that the City of Hanford should make it a priority to invest in the development of quality parks and sports facilities in each quarter section of the City of Hanford. The Grand Jury concludes that there is a need for more basketball courts in the north side of Hanford. A full court is needed in Freedom Park, and Hidden Valley Park. The Grand Jury recommends that in the future, plans be made to add a basketball court to other parks that do not currently have one, such as Earl F. Johnson Park.
F2
While there are many basketball courts located in Hanford schools, they are unavailable for use to the public due to insurance and vandalism concerns. The lack of access to school basketball courts has contributed to the need for additional courts in the City of Hanford Parks.
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R2
The Grand Jury believes that a discussion should take place between the City of Hanford and its schools. An analysis should be done by the City of Hanford to see if it might be more cost effective to cover some of the insurance costs in lieu of adding basketball courts in multiple City parks. The City of Hanford should consider working with school districts to make the basketball courts that have been fenced off available to Hanford residents.
F3
The Grand Jury found that there are many portable basketball hoops in residential neighborhoods of Hanford. The City of Hanford is currently issuing warnings and citations to homeowners that have the portable courts on the street and sidewalks in front of their homes.
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R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the City of Hanford consider relaxing its enforcement of its encroachment code dealing with the City’s Right of Way, specifically Title 12 of the City’s Municipal Code, Chapter 12.04. The residents that have basketball hoops should move them on garbage days/street sweeping days but be allowed to keep them by their curb the rest of the week. One member of the Local Government Committee recused themselves from this report due to possible conflict of interest.
F4
There is a need in our community for a low barrier shelter in Kings County. 40
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R4
Continue to look for land that is appropriate for a low barrier shelter. Institute the KCAO plan for such a low barrier shelter soon.
F5
The lack of uniform headstones in some spots should be addressed.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
There is not a regular schedule for cleaning out faded silk flowers and fresh flowers that have been placed on gravesites.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
No website could be found.
No recommendations for this finding